Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two yearsA severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation

A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some peopleThe national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureA construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center

A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloadsA farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilitiesA national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds

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• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare blood disorder using a new experimental therapy
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museums
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A study published in a leading medical journal found that a low-sugar diet can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·A local café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear designed for plus-size women